Overview
Lagoon Facultative is a secondary treatment plant in Unorganized Division No. 22, Manitoba, Canada, serving 176 people. It discharges 79.20 cubic meters of treated wastewater, operating under Canadian provincial regulations.
Lagoon Facultative is a wastewater treatment plant located in Unorganized Division No. 22, Manitoba, Canada. It serves a small population of 176 people and operates with secondary treatment, a common standard for small communities in the region. The plant is classified as a lagoon facultative system, which relies on natural biological processes to treat wastewater. The plant provides secondary treatment, which meets the typical requirements for small agglomerations under Canadian wastewater regulations. In Canada, wastewater treatment standards are set by provincial authorities, and Manitoba's regulations align with the federal Canada-wide Strategy for the Management of Municipal Wastewater Effluent. This strategy mandates secondary treatment or equivalent for most facilities to protect water quality. The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Nelson River system and then into Hudson Bay. The surrounding area is remote and ecologically sensitive, with boreal forests and numerous lakes. The plant's operation helps protect downstream aquatic habitats from nutrient pollution and pathogens, supporting biodiversity in the region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into a local watercourse that flows into the Nelson River basin, eventually reaching Hudson Bay. This remote watershed supports diverse aquatic life, including fish species such as walleye and northern pike. The area's cold climate and short growing season make the ecosystem particularly sensitive to nutrient loading, so the secondary treatment provided by the plant is crucial for maintaining water quality.
Frequently asked questions
Lagoon Facultative is located in Unorganized Division No. 22, Manitoba, Canada, in a remote area near the Nelson River watershed.
The plant serves a small population of 176 people, typical of rural communities in northern Manitoba.
The plant discharges treated effluent into a local watercourse that flows into the Nelson River system, ultimately reaching Hudson Bay.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard required for small communities under Manitoba's wastewater regulations.
The plant operates under Manitoba's provincial regulations, which align with the Canada-wide Strategy for the Management of Municipal Wastewater Effluent, requiring secondary treatment to protect water quality.
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